Michigan PAs provide Mental Health Care to tens of thousands of their patients every year. PAs still are not defined in the state’s Mental Health Code. Continue Reading
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Stay informed about issues impacting PAs
As the only organization solely dedicated to representing Michigan PAs, MAPA is your strongest ally in ensuring that your voice is heard at every level of decision-making.
Our committee actively builds and nurtures relationships with key healthcare stakeholders, engages with legislators, state agencies, licensing bodies, and the Governor to influence critical issues affecting your profession. We’re committed to empowering Michigan PAs by safeguarding your practice rights and promoting the value you bring to healthcare in our state.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Yasmine Affes
Leena Alhawati
Tyler Amores
Alison Badger
Michael Coraci
Samantha Danek
Brittney Douglas
Matt Edwards
Brian Gallagher
Antonio Giannelli
Thadd GormasKen Gorney
Brian Guindon
Patrick Handlin
Dennis Marien
Marc Moote
Michelle Petropoulos
Jennifer Pletcher
Hannah Richards
Sarah Luna Salman
Sarah Scantamburlo
Rachel Snabes
On May 22nd of this year Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 83, Michigan’s red flag law, known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). Michigan is the 21st State to pass such legislation and it is expected to go into effect in the Spring of 2024. Continue Reading